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TX Logistik tests 838m train in Sweden

Logistics Business Magazine

TX Logistik AB , Swedish subsidiary of Germany’s TX Logistik AG, has test-run a freight train with a length of 838 meters in Sweden. The rail logistics company, which is part of the Mercitalia Group (Gruppo FS Italiane), operated the fully loaded train on the approximately 500km route between Malmö and Frövi (Örebro province).

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Logistics Contractors and strategic logistics advantage in US military operations

Logistics in War

ii] As a result of this divestment, operational contracting, corporate financing and support, and transnational supply chains have become so embedded in the American way of war, that is difficult to see how the US Army could conduct expeditionary operations without commercial support. [ii]

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Worst Case Scenarios for Freight Brokers with Lisa Bruno

The Logistics of Logistics

She started on the customer operations and account management side of the business running point on PepsiCo’s Quaker Oats account among others. She started on the customer operations and account management side of the business running point on PepsiCo’s Quaker Oats account among others.

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Encarna Invests in Hyundai and Expands Forklift Training Courses

Logistics Business Magazine

France-based Encarna Formation specialises in operator training for a wide range of construction machinery, which includes, forklift operators and truck mounted aerial platform drivers. “The changes meant that, amongst other things, we needed an area of 200 m2 for the forklift training side of the business. .

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The Important Role of Apprenticeships

Logistics Business Magazine

Joloda Hydraroll is a leading provider of automated and manual trailer loading and unloading solutions, which businesses around the world use to help streamline their logistics operations. Since launching our apprenticeship scheme in 2012,” explained Worsley, “we have mentored and trained more than 20 people.

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IAG Cargo opens applications for Heathrow apprenticeships

Logistics Business Magazine

IAG Cargo , the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has launched its 2023 apprenticeship scheme commencing in January which combines on the job operational training with recognised qualifications. There are 14 roles available, working in the fast-paced environment at IAG Cargo’s hub at London-Heathrow.

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Warehouse Tech for Gen Z Workforce

Logistics Business Magazine

The technologies – built to serve the new “iGeneration” of workers born between 1997 and 2012 – promise reduction of worker stress, a less physically-taxing work experience, and help for on-floor supervisors by providing the tools needed to be more agile. Improvements in reducing worker travel. warehouse workers nationwide.